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I-5 reduces to one lane in each direction near Alger for 12 days beginning Sunday, May 10
ALGER – Each direction of Interstate 5 will be reduced to a single lane for 12 days beginning Sunday, May 10, to remove a barrier to fish passage beneath northbound lanes. People traveling northbound and southbound between Burlington and Bellingham should expect delays near Lake Samish Road (exit 240), especially…
Northbound SR 99 First Avenue South Bridge in Seattle closing for emergency deck repairs starting Friday, May 8
SEATTLE – The second phase of emergency repairs to the northbound State Route 99 First Avenue South Bridge will begin at 9 p.m. Friday, May 8, and will be followed by a series of weekend and weeknight bridge closures to install new steel grid deck panels.
Permanent speed limit reductions coming to SR 92 between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls
LAKE STEVENS – Travelers will soon see a series of permanent speed limit reductions along a 7-mile stretch of eastbound and westbound State Route 92, from Lake Stevens to Granite Falls.
Connection made: New Wheat Line bus route will boost regional mobility east of the Cascades
OLYMPIA – Travelers and commuters between Spokane and Tri-Cities will soon have another option for reaching their destinations thanks to a new regional, intercity bus route.
Pet policy, new vessel among topics for upcoming state ferries’ online community meetings
SEATTLE – FIFA and Fido will each be featured at the next round of Washington State Ferries’ community meetings.
Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program launches April 29
OLYMPIA – The Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program, or WAZIP, is launching on April 29 to help businesses and fleet operators transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles.
Overnight closures on SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge start May 11
SHINE – Travelers who use the State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge should prepare for a series of overnight closures in May.
Buckley: SR 162 Spiketon Creek Bridge repairs require around-the-clock closure May 4-6
BUCKLEY – Travelers who use the State Route 162 Spiketon Creek Bridge between Buckley and South Prairie should plan for a three-day around-the-clock closure from 9 a.m. Monday, May 4, to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.
Community invited to share input on US 101 improvements in Grays Harbor County
AMANDA PARK – The public is invited to provide input on roadway improvements on US 101 from Humptulips to Amanda Park.
Directional closures set for I-405, SR 18 April 24–27
SEATTLE – With closures on two busy corridors looming, Seattle-area travelers should prepare for increased weekend congestion. A closure on Interstate 405 will begin late Friday, April 24. A second closure to continue improvements on the State Route 18/I-90 interchange will begin on Thursday night. Closures will…
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